coolant temperature TOYOTA AVALON 2013 XX40 / 4.G Owners Manual

782. Instrument cluster
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Odometer and trip meter display
Odometer:
Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven
Trip meter:
Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last
reset. Trip meters “A” and “B” can be used to record and display different
distances independently.
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 161)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Switches between trip meter “A”
and “B” displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the knob will reset the trip
meter.
Changing the trip meter display
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Instrument cluster
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Darker
Brighter
■ The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The brightness of the in strument panel lights
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned fully clockwise.
When the knob is turned fully clockwise, the display audio/navigation system
screen will always be in day mode regardless of the headlight switch position.
The instrument panel light auto dimmer control can be changed.
(Customizable feature: P. 453)
Instrument panel light control
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 422)

2465-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Outside/recirculated air mode
●When driving on dusty roads such as tunnels or in heavy traffic, set the out-
side/recirculated air mode to the recirculated air mode. This is effective in
preventing outside air from entering the vehicle interior. During cooling oper-
ation, setting the recirculated air mode will also cool the vehicle interior
effectively.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch depending on the
temperature setting, outside temperature, pressure, engine coolant temper-
ature or inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air condition-
ing system is on (U.S.A. only)
●In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the engine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pressing
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■ When the outside temperature falls to nearly 32 F (0 C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is touched.
■ Air conditioning odors
●During use, various odors from inside and outside the vehicle may enter into
and accumulate in the air conditioning system. This may then cause odor to
be emitted from the vents.
● To reduce potential odors from occurring:
• It is recommended that the air conditioning system be set to outside air
mode prior to turning the vehicle off.
• The start timing of the blower may be delayed for a short period of time immediately after the air conditioning system is started in automatic
mode.
■ Air conditioning filter
P. 348

3266-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “F” and “L” lines on
the reservoir when the engine is cold.
Reservoir cap
“F” line
“L” line
If the level is on or below the “L”
line, add coolant up to the “F” line.
( P. 422)
■Coolant selection
Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene
glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
U.S.A.:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -31 F [-35 C])
Canada:
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 55% coolant and 45% deion-
ized water. (Minimum temperature: -44 F [-42 C])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota dealer.
■ If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing
Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir caps, drain cock
and water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for
leaks in the cooling system.
Engine coolant
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3857-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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●Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air co nditioning after use is normal.)
● Flat-looking tires or uneven tire wear
● Engine coolant temperature gauge needle continually points higher
than normal.
● Changes in exhaust sound
● Excessive tire squeal when cornering
● Strange noises related to the suspension system
● Pinging or other noises related to the engine
● Engine missing, stumbling or running roughly
● Appreciable loss of power
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when braking
● Vehicle pulls heavily to one side when driving on a level road
● Loss of brake effectiveness, spon gy feeling, pedal almost touches
the floor
If you think something is wrong
If you notice any of the follow ing symptoms, your vehicle proba-
bly needs adjustment or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms

4227-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 7 7 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Follow the correction procedure as described below.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficient ly, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “F” and “L”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
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4237-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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Add engine coolant if neces-
sary.
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.
Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system on to check
that the radiator cooling fans oper ate and to check for coolant leaks
from the radiator or hoses.
The fans operate when the air conditioning system is turned on immedi-
ately after a cold start. Confirm that the fans are operating by checking the
fan sound and air flow. If it is difficult to check these, turn the air condition-
ing system on and off repeatedly. (The fans may not operate in freezing
temperatures.)
If the fans are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fans are operating:
Have the vehicle in spected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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4247-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■When inspecting under the hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler) away from
the fans and belts.
NOTICE
■When adding engine coolant
Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant.
When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too
quickly can cause damage to the engine.
■ To prevent damage to the cooling system
Observe the following precautions:
●Avoid contaminating the coolant with foreign matter (such as sand or dust
etc.).
● Do not use commercially available coolant additives.
●Do not loosen the radiator cap and the
coolant reservoir cap while the engine
and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.

485Alphabetical index
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Eco drive mode ........................ 209
Eco Drive Indicator .................. 140
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electric Power Steering (EPS)....................................... 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light ......................... 389
Electronic key ............................ 88 Battery-saving function ........... 99
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 415
Replacing the battery ............ 350
Emergency, in case of
If the trunk opener is not actuated.............................. 114
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 415
If the engine will not start ...... 412
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 414
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 418
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 387
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 387
If the warning message is displayed......................... 398
If you have a flat tire ............. 399
If you think something is wrong .............................. 385
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 425
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 381
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 382
If your vehicle overheats ....... 422 Emergency flashers ................ 380
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 156
Compartment ........................ 322
Engine switch ....................... 155
Hood ..................................... 319
How to start the engine......... 155
Identification number ............ 429
If the engine will not start ...... 412
Ignition switch (engine switch) ................... 155
Overheating .......................... 422
Engine coolant......................... 326 Capacity................................ 432
Checking............................... 326
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 232
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 77
Engine immobilizer system ...... 66
Engine oil ................................. 323
Capacity................................ 430
Checking............................... 323
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 232
Engine switch .......................... 155
EPS (Electronic Power
Steering) ................................ 211Function ................................ 211
Warning light......................... 389
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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